Hello my name is Jessica Lohoff and what methods work best to keep students focused without being overly strict?
Jessica, I am not sure if I know any more than you. In my (1st year teaching) experience when the lesson plan is clear, dynamic and including the students they are the most engaged. This doesn't happen as often as I would like yet when it does, the feeling is wonderful. Those moments when there is a connection between teaching and the students and things are clicking, it reminds me why I joined this profession. Maybe someone with more experience would be able to share more ideas since I am very limited.
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